THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST
The Running Effect is changing the way the world sees running.
Every week, host Dominic Schlueter sits down with the fastest, smartest, and most inspiring people in the sport to share untold stories, elite insights, and powerful conversations that move the culture forward.
Whether you're chasing a personal best or dreaming bigger about what running can mean in your life, The Running Effect is your home for passion, performance, and possibility.
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 580
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Breaking Barriers: Olympian & American Record Holder Evan Jager's Journey Of Becoming The Greatest American Steeplechaser Of All Time
Today on the podcast is the man, the myth, the legend, Evan Jager.
For those who aren't familiar with Evan, he is undoubtedly the greatest American at the 3000m Steeplechase ever. Evan won a Silver…
The 'Stepping-Up' Fallacy, Why Champions Are Broken, How To Improve Your Luck & Other Anomalies On Running & Excellence With Alex Ostberg
Today's conversation will challenge you. It will stretch you to think on deep topics that ultimately impact the quality and impact of your pursuit within sport and life. While it may be deeper and mo…
National Record Attempt In The Mile On Tap, State Recaps, & Banter | THE CALL ROOM With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum | Episode 9
Episode 9 of The Call Room With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum! In this episode, Connor and Simeon recap their state championship races, where they racked up even more state titles to their name. We …
The Road To Hayward: Lex & Leo Young + Teammate Brayden Seymour On Chasing History & Having Fun In The Process + Lex Speaks Before Setting A HS NR
Today on "The Road To Hayward" are Lex and Leo Young and their teammate and friend Brayden Seymour.
For those unfamiliar with these three, Lex and Leo Young are the fastest high school twins in the…
The Renaissance Athlete: How Zach Litoff Is Bridging The Gap Between Running & Art
Today on the podcast, I have the privilege of speaking with artist and accomplished runner Zach Litoff!
Zach is the man behind the cover art for The Running Effect and has worked with clients such …
The Road To Hayward: Record Breakers & Future Teammates Irene Riggs & Sophia Kennedy
Today on the podcast series "The Road To Hayward" is Irene Riggs and Sophia Kennedy, friends and future teammates at Stanford University this fall!
Irene Riggs and the word "history" belong in the s…
Beyond The Finish Line: Olympian Andrew Wheating's Unfiltered Tales Of Triumph & Tribulation
Every few months, I have a conversation that blows me away; today is one of those conversations. From the minute Andy hopped on the call, I knew we were in for a good one.
Today on the podcast, I h…
NCAA Star Yaseen Abdalla Shares Invaluable Wisdom & Insights From His Storied Career
The most listened-to man in the history of The Running Effect makes his return to the podcast. His name is Yaseen Abdalla.
For those who aren't familiar with Yaseen, he went from a 24:42 5k in high…
Track DQs, Hamstring Strains, Crazy Workouts, & Beef? | THE CALL ROOM With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum | Episode 8
Episode 8 of The Call Room With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum! In this episode, Connor recaps the craziest race of his career, where he played rock-paper-scissors mid-race, Simeon talks through his …
Road To Glory: The Story Of Hobbs Kessler's Meteoric Rise In Track & Field
I have the great privilege of welcoming Hobbs Kessler to the podcast today.
Hobbs competes professionally for Adidas, having turned professional directly after high school. He holds the North Ameri…
Chasing Greatness Sustainably: An Honest Discussion With Record-Breaker Sadie Engelhardt
Back like she never left, Sadie Engelhardt returns to the podcast!
For those who aren't familiar with Sadie, just as a Freshman last year, Sadie ran 4:35.16 in the mile (a U16 World Record), won Nik…
Finding Meaning In The Suffering & Joy In The Journey: A Deep Conversation With NCAA Star Cole Sprout
The one and only Cole Sprout returns to the podcast. Cole is a junior at Stanford University, where he has slowly cemented himself as one of the top runners in the NCAA. This past indoor season, Cole…
CONNOR BURNS RUNS 13:37 HS NATIONAL RECORD, Simeon Destroys South Dakota Competition & More | THE CALL ROOM With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum | Episode 7
CONNOR FREAKING BURNS. Episode 7 of The Call Room With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum! In this episode we document Connor running 13:37.30 to set a new HS National Record in the 5k, Simeon owning the…
Mastering The Mind Game: How To Train & Race At Your Best By Working On Your Mind With Expert Shannon Thompson MAPP, NCCP.
Today's podcast is a short exploration into the world of mental performance and simple practical ways in which you can improve it to ultimately improve yourself as a runner and in every day life. We …
Chasing History: A Conversation With Rocky Hansen, The Latest High School Sub-4 Minute Miler
Today on the podcast is the latest high schooler to break four minutes in the mile, Rocky Hansen!
On the final day of April 2023, Rocky ran 3:59.56 to win the mile against collegiate athletes at the…
THE CALL ROOM With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum | Episode 6: Simeon Takes Down The King Of Iowa, Connor Prepares For A Chance At History, & Track DQs
Episode 6 of The Call Room With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum! In this episode, Simeon recaps, taking down the King of Iowa, Connor's mindset and preparation leading into The Track Meet this Saturda…
From California Track Star To NCAA All-American: The Incredible Story Of Mia Barnett
Today Mia Barnett joins the podcast!
Mia is a sophomore who attends and competes for The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), where she has cemented herself as one of the top female distanc…
Rewriting The History Books: The Remarkable Rise Of Australia's Amy Bunnage
Today on the podcast is the one and only Amy Bunnage!
Amy is an incredibly talented and hard-working individual who has rewritten the history books over the past few years. Amy has run 2:09 in the 8…
Sam Gilman: How An Air Force Cadet Balances Academy Life With Running At The Highest Level
Today's conversation is one I've been wanting to have for a while. Sam Gilman joins the podcast!
Sam is a Cadet at the United States Air Force Academy, where he has also become one of the top runner…
THE CALL ROOM With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum | Episode 5: Simeon Prepares For Heidesch, Impossible Workouts, & Lots Of Banter
Episode 5 of The Call Room With Connor Burns & Simeon Birnbaum! In this episode, Connor and Simeon dive into their recent training, including incredible workouts; Connor recaps a 4x400 race, Simeon g…